MRes Sport & Exercise Sciences

Key Facts

• The negotiated learning module and research dissertation can be tailored to your career or place of work
• The taught elements of the programme provide structured training in research methodology (quantitative, qualitative or action research) and transferable skills designed to support research investigation
• You will be assigned a personal tutor in line with your research goals and objectives and the selection of dissertation topic.
• Progression will be monitored through informal and formal meetings with the supervisory team
• Opportunity to be supported by a highly-qualified, dynamic team of lecturers with international research experience
• Regular meetings with your personal tutor/supervisor

Course Content

The degree consists of 180 credits, which is made up of a 30 credit research module, a 30 credit negotiated module and a 120 credit dissertation module.  You will be able to tailor 150 credits of the degree to your specific requirements.

Modules

• Advanced research methods
• Negotiated module
• Dissertation

Career Opportunities

This unique degree is tailored to the specific requirements of the individual, making it not only extremely flexible but also very relevant in the real world. The MRes could also be used as a springboard into a PhD.

Entry Requirements & Applying

Applications are invited from those who have a 2:2 honours degree classification (or above) in the field of sport and exercise science (or a relevant discipline). A non-graduate qualification and a minimum of two years’ experience in a responsible position which is relevant to the field of study, and which together are deemed by Glyndŵr University to be of a satisfactory standard for entry to a Master of Research degree.

Course Duration

Full-time:1 year
Part-time:2 - 3 years
Location: Wrexham
Start month: September